Seniors News

RSL club a 'home away from home' for Betty

FOR Betty Sanders, the Ballina RSL Club has become a "home from home”.

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22nd Aug. 2017 12:08 AM

HOME FROM HOME: Longtime Ballina RSL Club member Betty Sanders relaxes in the comfortable surrounds of Level One.

How to find the secret ingredients of a creative life

MARGRET Meagher has been inspired by the idea of the arts having a powerful positive impact on the mental and physical...

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21st Aug. 2017 3:08 PM

CREATIVE AGING: Australian Centre for Arts and Health patron and former NSW governor Dame Marie Bashir with ACAH founding director Margret Meagher.

Truth behind Whitney Houston’s ‘fairytale’ life

IT MIGHT be the greatest myth in modern pop music: Whitney Houston was America’s sweetheart until Bobby Brown corrupted...

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21st Aug. 2017 3:08 PM

Documentary reveals the 'truth' behind Whitney Houston's life.

He's 93, has dementia and makes love with a sex worker

'I look at his beautiful blue sparkly eyes and they pretty much tell me everything that he wants me to do' - Escort Emma on...

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21st Aug. 2017 9:08 AM

People with dementia can experience massive changes in their libidos.

Legendary entertainer Jerry Lewis has died

JERRY Lewis, the slapstick comedian best known for his comedy/singing act with Dean Martin and tireless efforts to fight...

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21st Aug. 2017 6:08 AM

Jerry Lewis (right) was best known for his movies with Dean Martin in the 1950s. Picture: Supplied

School's milestone brings back generations of memories

DESLIE Daniels (nee Flick) has had an association with Byron Bay Public School for as long as she can remember.

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21st Aug. 2017 12:08 AM

TIME TO REFLECT: Deslie Daniels recalls fond memories of her time at Byron Bay Public School.

Climb aboard a Harley and Cruise for Cancer

WHAT is so good about climbing on the back of a Harley Davidson as part of the Cruise for Cancer?

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20th Aug. 2017 12:08 PM

ON THE WILD SIDE: Malcolm Keys with his happy pillion from a past Cruise for Cancer.

Heritage museum hosts open day for Seniors Week

THE Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum at Mudgeeraba will host a special open day to celebrate Seniors Week.

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20th Aug. 2017 6:08 AM

HISTORY: Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum volunteer Wayne Baguley demonstrates how hard life was in a slab hut.

Square dancers round-up at Gold Coast

THE annual square dancing convention which has been running for 36 years has for the first time been held on the Gold...

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20th Aug. 2017 12:08 AM

ACTIVE AGEING: Square dancers place an emphasis on fun, friendship and gentle exercise.

Reading to children helps to save an industry

GRANDPARENTS are saving the picture book industry in Australia.

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